Fixed Gear Bike Check 2024: Wabi Thunder

Here's my annual fixed gear bike check for 2024 for one of my two bikes. My bikes are always changing, and with the past four months on my Wabi Thunder, I've made some adjustments to make it ride more the way I like it. It's a continuous process, but I'm happy with where my bike is at.

Wabi Cycles - Bikes that are so good, they're the only bikes I own:

The World's 1st NJS Stamped Bracelet:

Fixie Famous Shoutout:
Salvador Lombroso
Julian Corona
Brandon Black
Brent David
Mario Perez
Tad Onchi

Single Speed Shoutout:
Jake Atherton
Richard Tucker
Donny Norlander
epilektric
Gary Nunokawa
Luther Grulke
Mark Younger
Martin Mohr
Michael Greif
Michael Rutchik
Nictick K
Nicodache

Frameset:
Wabi Thunder 58cm Obsidian Black

Stem/Handlebars/Tape:
Crust Towel Rack Drops 660mm

Saddle/Seatpost:
Stock Wabi Seatpost

Pedals:
Leather Hold Fast Straps

Crankset:
Stock Wabi Cranks (Andel)
42t Stock Wabi Chainring (Andel)
Stock Wabi Chain

Cog/Locking:
19t stock Wabi cog

Wheelset:
Velocity Quill/Sealed Bearing Formula Hubs/32 spoke

Tires:

PDW ZigZag Basket Large
PDW Loot Bag Large

zachy (My 2nd Channel):

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Catch my rides:

0:00 - The Most Versatile Fixed Gear Ever
2:11 - Rack & Basket
4:12 - Cockpit
7:50 - Saddle & Seatpost
8:29 - Accessories
9:34 - Drivetrain
11:34 - Wheelset
12:43 - Fenders
14:47 - I love this bike.
15:40 - Fixie Famous Shoutouts

#fixedgear #bikecheck

[feliksisaksen]

I totally like the way your handlebar tape looks - the faded, "natural" look is great. If you don't dig it I reccomend Grepp tape alot, reusable/washable and awesome colours.

[jacobatherton]

You've come a long way since trying to tour with a huge backpack. Nice setup!!!

[myname_]

I remember when I switched from tread to smooth tires, it felt like I was riding in heaven on a brand new bicycle.

[shano]

I hate to admit it but Gallardo has influenced my taste in bikes lol

[KevinVera-rn]

I bought a Wabi and I love it man.. I’m going to ride it around some back roads today

[adhunt]

Definitely get the Velo Orange fenders! They’re prettier, have better coverage, and are half the weight of the SKS. They will maybe require a bit more time in installation, but totally worth it

[abaneyone]

I've always wanted full fenders on all my bikes. Young people tell me it looks stupid, they're wrong. I don't like getting that dirt line on my back when riding on wet roads.

[madfx]

I always put 3-4 coats of shellac. I think the consensus is to re-shellac after a while to keep it looking nice.

But I definitely feel you on the ratty aspect of the wear you see on cotton bar tape. I've just stuck to using the brooks wrap to match my saddle. I've also seen better results using the Cinelli splash tape with a coat of clear shellac, that seemed to hold up nicely.

[andrassanislo]

When the chain wears and you need to push the rear wheel back, and you have to adjust the fenders as well, how does that feel?

[Josukegaming]

Damn that's a clean looking bike, I love practical classy bikes!

[mirrimdimdom]

Funny how this Fixie Bike has so many add-ons, that it almost became "a normal bike" . Typical men's frame, fenders, non-race-tires, a rack and no gears. If it wasnt for the missing brakes and the fixed cog it would be a standard bike many years ago.
But if that means we can appreciate functional upgrades such as fenders and racks again, I am all for it :D

[jasonparrish]

I use cheap hockey stick black cotton tape and it doesn’t fade but threads unwind over time. I just occasionally cut them off.

[ozziemendoza]

I shellac'd my cloth wrap 4+ years ago and they still look pretty damn good, but I hit mine with 4 layers before riding

[TheFriendofnight]

The fizik faux leather wrap is pretty legit. My last batch made it 5 years.

[cthulhulord]

Don’t ride these fenders in winter. When it’s below freezing, they become brittle af, I had a set of mine broken in just a couple of days of active riding as a bike courier.

[ArielVazquez]

I thought you would do a video about All-City Cycles and what you think is the state of current bike companies.

[ac-vpmh]

Beautiful bike. Steel is real...practical 😁

[Johann-]

Don't think I'd ever buy a Thunder with all the other exciting bikes Wabi makes.

[kennethward]

You have a dedicated utility bike now- may as well get a dyno front hub so you never have to think about charging your lights. If you want to go Seattle Randonneur style, you can make mud flaps from milk cartons, or go super bougie and make from oiled leather.

[BlueFalconCommander]

I wasn’t even into cycling when I started watching this channel. Today I don’t even own a car anymore. Fixie 4 life ( but only if it bar spins)